Hello from CA 76 LTD's
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Hello from CA 76 LTD's
Happy new year! I have a couple of LTD's that I recently acquired.
I'd forgotten how nice the GL1000's power, handling and looks are. Until last summer, my last GL1000 was a '78 dresser. That was in '93. I worked at Diablo Canyon then, and rode it to work every day for 2 years. Great ride. I've owned a variety of bikes since, mostly smaller street bikes.
I was looking for a bigger road bike (than my Suzuki T500) last summer when I saw a '76 GL1000 in Placerville CA for sale- almost 400 miles from home. Seller said it was a "Limited". I had no idea what that meant, but it looked nice, so I hit the road with the van. Looked great and ran OK, so I grabbed a u-haul trailer and loaded her up.
Cleaned up real nice. Had the carbs done by Pistol Pete and I was on the road. Didn't take long to learn (thanks mostly to NGW forums) that the guages, seat, headers (chrome) and rocker covers (chrome) weren't correct. No problem right? On to ebay and the Web! Not so fast: couldn't find a seat or black-face guages to save my life.
I Found another LTD in Phoenix that had been sitting indoors for 24 years on Craigslist. Almost a giveaway price. Thought I could pick it up and use for parts. Jumped in the van and headed out for a 560 mile drive. Got there after dark, looked it over with a cellphone light and loaded her up. Got home and was amazed at the cosmetics on that bike. Not a nick or ding anywhere. Just about perfect paint, striping and chrome. Engine turned free! Comp 150*4! The only thing not correct were the low bars. Replaced and rebuilt the usual (water pump, tank, belts, Carbs, brake lines, fluids etc).
Haven't installed the carbs yet- Broke my hand Dec 1st. Been staring hard at those beauties for 5 weeks. Cast coming off next week and I'll be all over it.
So now, almost by accident, I have 2 really nice GL1000 LTD's.
That's my story. Thanks to these furums. And I'm STILL looking for those guages
I'd forgotten how nice the GL1000's power, handling and looks are. Until last summer, my last GL1000 was a '78 dresser. That was in '93. I worked at Diablo Canyon then, and rode it to work every day for 2 years. Great ride. I've owned a variety of bikes since, mostly smaller street bikes.
I was looking for a bigger road bike (than my Suzuki T500) last summer when I saw a '76 GL1000 in Placerville CA for sale- almost 400 miles from home. Seller said it was a "Limited". I had no idea what that meant, but it looked nice, so I hit the road with the van. Looked great and ran OK, so I grabbed a u-haul trailer and loaded her up.
Cleaned up real nice. Had the carbs done by Pistol Pete and I was on the road. Didn't take long to learn (thanks mostly to NGW forums) that the guages, seat, headers (chrome) and rocker covers (chrome) weren't correct. No problem right? On to ebay and the Web! Not so fast: couldn't find a seat or black-face guages to save my life.
I Found another LTD in Phoenix that had been sitting indoors for 24 years on Craigslist. Almost a giveaway price. Thought I could pick it up and use for parts. Jumped in the van and headed out for a 560 mile drive. Got there after dark, looked it over with a cellphone light and loaded her up. Got home and was amazed at the cosmetics on that bike. Not a nick or ding anywhere. Just about perfect paint, striping and chrome. Engine turned free! Comp 150*4! The only thing not correct were the low bars. Replaced and rebuilt the usual (water pump, tank, belts, Carbs, brake lines, fluids etc).
Haven't installed the carbs yet- Broke my hand Dec 1st. Been staring hard at those beauties for 5 weeks. Cast coming off next week and I'll be all over it.
So now, almost by accident, I have 2 really nice GL1000 LTD's.
That's my story. Thanks to these furums. And I'm STILL looking for those guages
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Re: Hello from CA 76 LTD's
Great story! Welcome to the Club.
Cliff (74yrs )
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
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previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
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Re: Hello from CA 76 LTD's
Welcome...a great bunch here and maybe those gauges can be located. Hope that hand heals up good enough for some pictures. It would make us feel better!
Sundance...
Sundance...
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1984 KZ1000 P dresser, SOLD.
"Imagination is a prerequisite for knowledge.
The artifact is needed to comprehend." Sundance.
1984 KZ1000 P dresser, SOLD.
"Imagination is a prerequisite for knowledge.
The artifact is needed to comprehend." Sundance.
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Re: Hello from CA 76 LTD's
Hey, Olsonic, no fair posting up tempting info about your new-to-you LTD's and not posting pictures of them!Olsonic wrote:Happy new year! I have a couple of LTD's that I recently acquired.
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So now, almost by accident, I have 2 really nice GL1000 LTD's.
That's my story. Thanks to these furums. And I'm STILL looking for those guages
Post up some pictures! We want to see them!
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1983 GL650 Silver Wing Interstate
2006 Gold Wing GL1800 CSC Trike
1982 CB750 Custom
1976 Gold Wing GL1000 LTD - SOLD
1987 Gold Wing GL1200A Aspencade - SOLD
U.S. Navy SWO 1967-1976
2006 Gold Wing GL1800 CSC Trike
1982 CB750 Custom
1976 Gold Wing GL1000 LTD - SOLD
1987 Gold Wing GL1200A Aspencade - SOLD
U.S. Navy SWO 1967-1976
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Re: Hello from CA 76 LTD's
Welcome to the club. There is information available about putting new faces on the gauges and I think it is in shoptalk. Some members have done it with great success.
Al
2003 Goldwing Daily Rider
1975 Goldwing 'Max'
1984 Goldwing New Bagger Project
1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
1981 Goldwing Parted Out
1983 Goldwing Project Sold
1973 CB500F Long Gone
1966 CL77 First Street Bike
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2003 Goldwing Daily Rider
1975 Goldwing 'Max'
1984 Goldwing New Bagger Project
1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
1981 Goldwing Parted Out
1983 Goldwing Project Sold
1973 CB500F Long Gone
1966 CL77 First Street Bike
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Re: Hello from CA 76 LTD's
Welcome to the 'Wingdom.
Good representation for Limited here .... almost makes one wonder if they are as rare as everyone says ....
Gord
Good representation for Limited here .... almost makes one wonder if they are as rare as everyone says ....
Gord
"I'd rather Ride than Shine"
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
- desertrefugee
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Re: Hello from CA 76 LTD's
Welcome from the place you found the pristine 2nd LTD!
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Re: Hello from CA 76 LTD's
Welcome from Wisconsin. Enjoy your new addiction, lol!
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
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Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: Hello from CA 76 LTD's
RAT wrote:Welcome to the 'Wingdom.
Good representation for Limited here .... almost makes one wonder if they are as rare as everyone says ....
Gord
When you think about it though how many are actually here? An early Gold Wing forum would be the place for them to pop up after all.
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: Hello from CA 76 LTD's
Welcome from another newbie around here. Sounds like some nice finds, cant wait to see some pics of them!
Cb350f '75
Cb400f '79
Cb750k2 '75
GL1000 Ltd '76
Cbx1000z '79
Cb400f '79
Cb750k2 '75
GL1000 Ltd '76
Cbx1000z '79
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Re: Hello from CA 76 LTD's
Welcome
"Less is More" Anonymous
77Gowing
1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold )
2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS (sold)
2009 Honda VTX1300R "Me Brudder's" (sold)
1984 Honda Interstate "84' 2outa4." Gone
1982 Honda GL1100 "After thought." Gone
77Gowing
1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold )
2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS (sold)
2009 Honda VTX1300R "Me Brudder's" (sold)
1984 Honda Interstate "84' 2outa4." Gone
1982 Honda GL1100 "After thought." Gone
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Re: Hello from CA 76 LTD's
..sigh.."I have a couple of LTD's..."
Well welcome from Texas and heal up.
Hmm 'Placerville' ? Miss that guy......
HOTT
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Re: Hello from CA 76 LTD's
Congratulations and welcome to NGW...they say the only thing better than owning a LTD is owning two
Mark
1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
1976 GL 1000 Sulfur Yellow
1977 GL 1000 Pearl White
1978 GL 1000 Candy Limited Maroon
1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
1976 GL 1000 Sulfur Yellow
1977 GL 1000 Pearl White
1978 GL 1000 Candy Limited Maroon
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Re: Hello from CA 76 LTD's
Or 3 or 4 or even more! I stopped at 6.
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